On the riverbank
Every year, the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch encourages people across the country to spend an hour counting birds in their backyard or local park. Now, bird lovers are being invited to stretch their legs and explore a stretch of the Thames river for ThamesWatch 2009, a joint initiative between the RSPB and The River Thames Guide. More for fun than a strictly scientific study, ThamesWatch takes place between 27 April and 4 May, covering the entire 215 mile length of the river and its tributaries. It’s a great way to find out more about wildlife along the river, and the perfect excuse to get the family out for a walk. A free bird identification sheet is available online, which lists bird and other species you might encounter. Submit your results and you could even win a cruise on the Thames.
Illustrations: Mike Langham (rspb-images.com)
- This entry was posted on: Monday, March 30th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
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